AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRed Sea Security & Energy: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a Houthi drone aimed at Mecca and warned holy sites are a “red line,” as the Houthis expand control around Bab al-Mandeb and threaten Saudi oil routes. Regional Diplomacy: Israel and Saudi Arabia held US-mediated talks via CENTCOM on possible Israeli intelligence support against the Houthis, underscoring how the Yemen front is reshaping Gulf security planning. US-Iran War Costs: A US Congressional Budget Office estimate puts the Iran war’s Pentagon cost at about $38.1bn through Aug. 1, with further monthly costs likely to rise, while munitions shortages strain readiness. Markets & Policy Pressure: Oil above $100 and a jump in the US 10-year Treasury yield to around 5% are feeding global bond sell-offs, raising pressure on the Bank of England to hike rates. Turkey Domestic Crackdown: Turkey escalated raids targeting left-wing parties, LGBTQ+ groups and media outlets, detaining dozens and expanding a broader crackdown. Business & Governance: Pakistan’s planning minister proposed an SCO digital governance and AI capacity-building network, aiming to link member states’ institutions and standards.
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